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The more premium companion to the Kia Carens has officially made its debut in India, following a week of teaser announcement. Called the Carens Clavis

Kia has launched the more premium companion to the Carens in India. Called the Clavis, this new car will be offered in eight monotone colour options: Ivory Silver Gloss (new), Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl, and Clear White. It will be available in eight monotone colour options: Ivory Silver Gloss (new), Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl, and Clear White.

Kia has launched the more premium companion to the Carens in India. Called the Clavis, this new car will be offered in eight monotone colour options: Ivory Silver Gloss (new), Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl, and Clear White. It will be available in eight monotone colour options: Ivory Silver Gloss (new), Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Sparkling Silver, Aurora Black Pearl, and Clear White.

The Clavis is a codename for the premium version of the Kia Carens. It is said to be arriving in India soon, and it will be interesting to see how much dearer it will be compared to the standard model, which is priced between Rs 10.60 lakh-Rs 19.70 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The Clavis is a codename for the premium version of the Kia Carens. It is said to be arriving in India soon, and it will be interesting to see how much dearer it will be compared to the standard model, which is priced between Rs 10.60 lakh-Rs 19.70 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Kia Carens Clavis: Design

KIA Key: Design

Despite sharing its underpinnings with the Carens, the Kia Clavis makes a striking departure from the familiar MPV styling, embracing a more rugged, SUV-inspired look. The front showcases a more assertive and contemporary design, characterized by distinctive 3-pod LED headlights neatly tucked into triangular housings. They are complemented by sleek LED DRLs and a closed-off grille.

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The silver faux skid plates accent both bumpers, and the Clavis rides on 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels with a star design. It has a full-width rear LED light bar that seamlessly connects the redesigned taillamps.

Kia Carens Clavis: Interior and Features

Kia Key: Interior and Features

The Carens' interior, according to Kia, is designed with modern Indian families in mind. It provides roomy third-row seating and a new two-spoke steering wheel, the same as in the Kia Syros. Other features include a dual screen setup, ventilated front seats, sliding and reclining 2nd row seats, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, a dashcam with dual view, and Infotainment/Temperature Control Swap Switch.

The Carens' interior, according to Kia, is designed with modern Indian families in mind. It provides roomy third-row seating and a new two-spoke steering wheel, the same as in the Kia Syros. Other features include a dual screen setup, ventilated front seats, sliding and reclining 2nd row seats, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, a dashcam with dual view, and Infotainment/Temperature Control Swap Switch.

The most significant addition is the Level-2 ADAS with functions like driver attention warning and front collision avoidance assist. Additional safety features are six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, and a 360-degree camera with Blind Spot Monitor.

The most significant addition is the Level-2 ADAS with functions like driver attention warning and front collision avoidance assist. Additional safety features are six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, and a 360-degree camera with Blind Spot Monitor.

Kia Carens Clavis: Engine

Kia Key: Engine

The Clavis carries over the familiar mix of petrol and diesel powertrains from the Carens, offering a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with 113bhp/144Nm, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit with 158bhp/253Nm, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine with 114bhp/250Nm.

The transmission options include a 6-speed manual, intelligent manual transmission (iMT), a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT), and a traditional torque converter automatic. Notably, the turbo-petrol now gains a 6-speed manual gearbox option.

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Kia Carens Clavis: Expected Price

KIA Key: Expected Price

With several notable improvements over the existing Carens (priced between Rs 10.60 lakh-Rs 19.70 lakh), the Clavis is expected to fetch a considerable premium. Kia has not revealed the launch date for the premium model, but we expect the model to go on sale sometime soon.